John A Chew (1833–1895)
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- Born
- 1833
- Died
- 1895
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- Names in Stone
When was John A Chew born? 1833.
When did John A Chew die? 1895.
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John A Chew (1833–1895) was born in 1833, and died in 1895, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents John A's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John A's life.
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1845 · age 12 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 15 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 30 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 34 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 38 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 53 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was John A Chew born?
John A Chew was born in 1833.
When did John A Chew die?
John A Chew died in 1895.
How old was John A Chew at the time of death?
John A Chew was about 62 years old.
Where is John A Chew buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John A's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John A Chew was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when John A was born.
Who was president when John A Chew died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John A died.
What major events happened during John A Chew's lifetime?
During John A's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 12); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 15); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 30); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 34); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 38); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include John A Chew?
Federal censuses taken during John A's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1833
Death
1895
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